Doctor insights on:
Normal Pulse Rate For Men Over 70

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Yes:
Normal heart rate range is defined as 60-100 bpm. It should be noted however that some people have rates outside this range that are still considered normal. For example, highly physically trained athletes frequently have resting rates less than 60.
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Running pace:
Yes. Remember that you calculate the desired heart rate for exercise by the formula: 70% x (220 - yourage) as your target heart rate. Your maximal heart rate is just 220 minus yourage. As long as you don't exceed your maximal heart rate, you should be ok. With continued exercise, your pulse will trend lower during exercise.
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Yes:
Unfortunately, to your detriment. 30 minutes a day is not near the conditioning you can accomplish as a young person. You are to be congratulated for keeping physically active, but at age 70 you are not turning back the the clock.
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Asthma.:
It's great that all your testing has been fine, but you may need more specific testing to elucidate the cause of your symptoms. For example, for asthma the peak flow in your baseline state may simply not be accurate enough. The best test for this would be a pulmonary function test with a methacholine challenge. And for the heart (unlikely but possible), stress test better than 2D Echo.
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Heart rate:
Resting heart rate depends on many factors. While 97 is a relatively high resting rate, it must be taken in context with a number of situational and physiologic factors. One simple one is heart size vs body mass. Some of us just have smaller hearts genetically than others, this forces resting rate to be higher than might be the case otherwise. Other factors too. If you're concerned talk to your dr.
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10

Yes:
Your blood pressure is slightly higher than it should be.
There are various things you can do to get this down. Get the SALT SHAKER off the table,use less salt to cook, worry less or de-stressing mechanisms such as yoga, exercise regimen and a healthy eating habit.
Good luck
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I don't see:
Any medication that will decrease you heart rate. Hr of 55 it's normal specially if you are not active. If not associated with any symptoms i will say its normal for you. But, i will get a thyroid check to r/o hypothyroidism.
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Chest discomfort:
It is not enough to rely on studies done so far if symptoms are ongoing ;though atypical for angina one needs to know the cause given myriad differential diagnoses so consult with physician.
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Rhythm:
it might be OK to have some rhythm rate variation, but we can't tell for sure without seeing actual ECGp or Holter. If he has several PVCs a day then he needs an evaluation by a pediatric electrophysiologist like myself.
You can consult me or one of us if you need more detailed info.
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Similar to fever:
It's not bad in and of itself, but it's an indication that your system is stressed by something, just like fever isn't harmful but is a sign of infection. You need a checkup, sir.
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No :
Your doctor will not advise not to travel till cause of your increased heart rate, till treatments completed, if any thing happens you may not find medical help for you also ask your doctor when you will be cleared to travel.
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Yes:
Resting heart rate is normally between 60-90. It can be lower for athletes or very fit people. The maximum heart rate is 220 minus the person's age. The recommendation for moderate intensity exercise is to maintain heart rate at 50-70% of the maximum heart rate.
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